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Quartzite and Mylonite Definition


Mylonite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From Greek mulōn mill + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Mylonite

The general Quartzite and Mylonite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. On the other hand, Mylonite is a metamorphic rock formed by ductile deformation during intense shearing encountered during folding and faulting, a process termed cataclastic or dynamic metamorphism. Along with definition of Quartzite and Mylonite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Mylonite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Mylonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Mylonite

The history of Quartzite and Mylonite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Quartzite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer

Quartzite and Mylonite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Quartzite and Mylonite. In this section, you will know about Quartzite and Mylonite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Quartzite is Unknown whereas Origin of Mylonite is New Zealand. It is interesting to know the name of Quartzite and Mylonite discoverer. The discoverer of Quartzite and Mylonite are Unknown.

Etymology of Quartzite and Mylonite

Along with Quartzite and Mylonite definition, know more about the etymology of Quartzite and Mylonite. Etymology of Quartzite and Mylonite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Quartzite and Formation of Mylonite. The etymology of Quartzite is From quartz + -ite while that of Mylonite is From quartz + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Quartzite and Mylonite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Quartzite and Mylonite are listed below.

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